British Man Dies in Suspected Execution-Style Killing in Pakistan
A British national from Manchester has died after being shot in the head in Pakistan in what authorities are investigating as a possible execution-style murder. His dogs were also reportedly poisoned in the incident.
Details of the Incident
Mohammed Anwar Zeb, 51, a former Manchester resident, was discovered deceased in a ditch behind his residence in the remote village of Shingardar, situated in northern Pakistan. The Manchester Evening News initially reported this information.
It is believed Zeb died in the early hours of March 16. His sister, Alaia, residing in Didsbury, Manchester, believes that his body was quickly buried, potentially within hours, and without a post-mortem examination.
Family’s Anguish and Call for Justice
Alaia recounted that Anwar’s prized Gull Dong dogs, a breed popular in Pakistan and India which he trained as guard dogs, were also found to have been poisoned.
Reports indicate he was killed by a single gunshot to the back of the head and his body was located in a ditch at the rear of his property.
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Alaia learned of her brother’s death through a phone call from a relative in Pakistan.
“It is utterly devastating and shocking,” Alaia stated. “This is the kind of tragedy you see in films. I am struggling to comprehend what has occurred.”
“Disturbing images of the gunshot wound to his head have been sent to me. I am traumatized. The news has circulated there with distressing photos of my brother. My heart is broken,” she added.
Mohammed Anwar Zeb, 51, originally from Manchester, was found dead in a ditch behind his home in Shingardar village in what appears to be an execution-style killing.
Anwar had relocated to the remote village of Shingardar, in the Swat Valley (pictured), in northern Pakistan.
Anwar’s sisters both reside in Didsbury, a suburb of Manchester. He frequently visited them in the city.
Background and Circumstances
Alaia explained that Anwar had been living in Pakistan at one of his late father’s properties since their father’s death in 2011. He was managing a legal matter concerning their father’s estate.
The house is situated in the Swat Valley, part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (KPK) in northern Pakistan.
Despite living abroad, Anwar maintained close ties with his sisters in Didsbury, a picturesque Manchester suburb roughly five miles south of the city center, and would often visit them.
Alaia mentioned that her brother had recently expressed plans to renew his passport and schedule a two-month visit back to Manchester.
She last communicated with Anwar on February 4, followed by a text message on February 7 where he confirmed his upcoming travel plans.
Anwar was separated from his wife and had no children. Alaia shared that he had been experiencing depression following the suicide of his younger brother and was not currently employed.
A generic image of a Gull Dong, the dog breed owned by Anwar and found poisoned at his residence.
Investigation and Plea for Information
Alaia is urgently seeking assistance to identify and bring her brother’s murderers to justice. She indicated that no witnesses have come forward thus far. The immense stress of her brother’s death is reportedly causing her significant weight loss.
Alaia stated she is in regular contact with Pakistani police and even offered to fund forensic tests for the poisoned dogs if cost was a deterrent for the authorities.
“I am receiving no assistance. I have encountered complete obstruction,” she lamented. “I am appealing for media attention to this tragic and brutal killing of my beloved brother.”
“Despite the gravity of this offense, justice has not been served, and our family is desperately seeking answers,” she concluded.